Aesthetic Laser & IPL Safety Awareness Training For Clinic Staff

For Aesthetic Clinic Staff Who Need Safety Awareness

But Don’t Operate the Laser or IPL Device

If your clinic uses laser or IPL systems, all staff must understand the risks involved even if they don’t carry out the treatments themselves. Under the Artificial Optical Radiation Directive (AORD), employers are legally responsible for ensuring that all workers exposed to laser or IPL light receive appropriate training.

This self-paced awareness course is designed specifically for non-operators: clinic owners, front-of-house staff, assistants, and those working in or around treatment rooms who need to be aware of the risks.

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Developed by Dr Josette Galligan, a Registered Laser Protection Adviser, this self-paced awareness course teaches staff how to stay safe, support compliance, and protect your patients, themselves, their colleagues, and the clinic environment.

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What You’ll Learn

✔️ What laser and IPL light is, and why it’s hazardous
✔️ How lasers and IPLs can cause harm to the eyes and skin
✔️ Why Controlled Areas exist and what rules apply
✔️ Key safety principles: signs, eyewear, access controls, and incident response
✔️ Who can (and can’t) operate laser or IPL devices
✔️ Your responsibilities under the AORD and national guidance

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Designed to Be Clear and Confidence-Building

We know laser safety can sound overwhelming. That’s why this training breaks everything down into clear, simple steps. Each section ends with a short quiz to help reinforce what you’ve learned.

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Course Overview

• Length: ~1 hour (self-paced)

• Format: Short videos and knowledge checks

• Certificate: Instant Certificate of Attendance upon completion

• Based on: MHRA recommended syllabus and UK best practice standards

• Access: Start instantly, complete at your own pace

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Is This Course Right for Me?

This course is for you if:

• You’re a clinic owner or manager introducing laser or IPL

• You’re a front-of-house, assistant, or admin working in a clinic with aesthetic lasers

• You work in a clinic with laser and/or IPL devices

• You want to understand what risks exist and how to stay safe

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Why This Training Matters

Under the AORD and national health and safety legislation, all staff who may be exposed to artificial optical radiation must receive appropriate training. This course meets that requirement for non-operators.

Whether you’re scheduling patients, assisting clinicians, or walking into treatment rooms. This training ensures you’re compliant, confident, and safe.

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Ready to Get Started?

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Enrol now and complete your awareness training today.

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FAQ

Who is this course designed for?
This course is ideal for aesthetic clinic staff who work in clinics that provide laser and IPL treatments. It’s suitable for both beginners and those refreshing their knowledge.

Do I receive certification upon completion?
Once you complete all three modules, answer the knowledge check questions, and submit the short feedback form, you’ll receive your Certificate of Attendance, which you can use to show your commitment to safety and compliance.

How long does the course take to complete?
Most participants complete the course in just 1 hour. It’s fully self-paced, with video modules and quick knowledge check questions. You can pause, resume, and revisit content whenever you like.

Is this course recognised outside the EU?
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Artificial Optical Radiation Directive (AORD) and is specifically required for compliance in the UK. If you’re based outside the EU, recognition will depend on your local regulations. We recommend checking with your national authority or regulator. Still unsure? You can ask about your specific region in the ‘Q&A’ tab, located in the same menu as this ‘Course Info’ section.

Do I need laser or IPL experience to take this course?
No prior experience is required. This training provides a solid foundation in laser/IPL safety and is suitable for all levels of clinical experience.

Is this the same as the Core of Knowledge training I’ve heard is required in the UK?
No. This is a shorter syllabus for staff who don’t operate laser and IPL devices. If you need a Core of Knowledge course, enrol in our Expert-Approved Aesthetic Laser & IPL Safety COK, which meets the requirements of the AORD and is specifically required for compliance in the UK. It’s also approved by the British Medical Laser Association (BMLA), which is the gold standard for laser safety education.

Will it be too technical or hard to follow? I don’t have a physics background.
Not at all. This course was designed with beginners in mind. We cover the physics only to the extent needed to understand safety. Each topic is explained in plain, professional language, and you can re-watch any part at your own pace.

How do I enrol?

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You’ll get instant access to start learning right away.

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Course Syllabus

This course is broken into three short modules, each designed to build essential awareness of laser and IPL risks in aesthetic clinics. All content is tailored for non-operators – including front-of-house, support staff, and clinic managers and focuses on helping you work safely around these devices.

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Module 1: Light, Lasers and IPLs and Why They’re Hazardous

Understand what makes laser and IPL light different to regular light, and why this matters for safety.

• What is light? What is laser light?

• Differences between lasers and IPLs

• Emission characteristics: intensity, wavelength, pulse duration

• How laser/IPL light interacts with tissue

• Why focused, high-energy light can cause harm
  📌 Includes a short knowledge check to reinforce learning.

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Module 2: Hazards of Lasers and IPLs

Learn how lasers and IPLs can cause injury and what risks you may be exposed to as clinic staff.

• Where and how injuries occur (eyes and skin)

• Hazard classifications: Laser Class 4 and IPL Risk Group 3

• Reflection and scattering risks

• Fire hazards and flammable materials

• Non-beam hazards: electrical, trip, plume, and infection risks
  📌 Includes a short knowledge check to reinforce learning.

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Module 3: Safety Controls and Your Responsibilities

Understand your role in helping the clinic maintain a safe environment, even if you’re not the laser operator.

• The Controlled Area: what it is and why it matters

• Laser Safety Programme: structure, purpose, and components

• Roles: Authorised Users, LPS, and LPA

• Local Rules and signage

• Personal protective equipment: laser eyewear, what to wear and how to check it

• What to do in the event of an exposure or incident
  📌 Includes a short knowledge check to reinforce learning.

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Certificate

Upon completing all three modules and submitting the short post-course feedback, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance. To receive your certificate of completion, you must complete each section of the course and the short post-course feedback questionnaire.